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4.6 out of 5

"The pool temperature was a bit cool. The lights in our room didn't work " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 09 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Chapel Street and Jam Factory. Highlights at this boutique aparthotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes.

Each apartment is soundproofed and features an LCD TV with cable channels, along with free wired internet, a sitting area, and an espresso maker. A kitchenette comes with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop, making in-room dining convenient, and the minibar provides refreshments. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a pillowtop bed, a rainfall showerhead, and bathrobes. A living room, room service, and free bottled water are also available.

The restaurant, Spoonbill Restauarant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Two Wrongs is the aparthotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike rentals. 40 square feet (4 square meters) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include limo/town car service. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-star South Yarra aparthotel include Royal Botanic Gardens and Alfred Hospital.

Studio Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$187* Per night/room 20 May - 21 May

Deluxe Studio Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Studio Suite Balcony

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Two Bedroom Deluxe Balcony Suite

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series ratings based on 1,092 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Apr. 2024

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11 Apr. 2024 by Raghu

Dear Lesley,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Providing exceptional service and a comfortable environment for our guests is always our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your visit memorable.We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for throughout their stay. It's fantastic to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future stays, please don't hesitate to let us know.Kind regards,Raghu SharmaAssistant Manager

4 out of 5
The pool temperature was a bit cool. The lights in our room didn't work

Posted by on 9 Apr. 2024

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11 Apr. 2024 by Raghu

Dear Deanna,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Providing exceptional service and a comfortable environment for our guests is always our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your visit memorable.We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for throughout their stay. It's fantastic to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future stays, please don't hesitate to let us know.Kind regards,Raghu SharmaAssistant Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Apr. 2024

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11 Apr. 2024 by Raghu

Dear Nathan,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Providing exceptional service and a comfortable environment for our guests is always our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your visit memorable.We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for throughout their stay. It's fantastic to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future stays, please don't hesitate to let us know.Kind regards,Raghu SharmaAssistant Manager

5 out of 5
Staff were lovely and provided free drinks and a lovely room for my birthday

Posted by on 18 Mar. 2024

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26 Mar. 2024 by Raghu

Dear Deanna,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Providing exceptional service and a comfortable environment for our guests is always our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your visit memorable.We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for throughout their stay. It's fantastic to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future stays, please don't hesitate to let us know.Kind regards,Raghu SharmaAssistant Manager

4 out of 5
Nice place with respectful staff

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2024

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26 Mar. 2024 by Raghu

Dear Natasha,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Providing exceptional service and a comfortable environment for our guests is always our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your visit memorable.We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for throughout their stay. It's fantastic to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future stays, please don't hesitate to let us know.Kind regards,Raghu SharmaAssistant Manager

5 out of 5
It was a lovely area, walking distance to shops, property was great clean, quite had everything we needed in it, apart from a firmer pillow my husband requested but didn’t get so he was a little disappointed in that but that was about it nothing to bad.

Posted by on 29 Feb. 2024

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26 Mar. 2024 by Raghu

Dear Michael,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Providing exceptional service and a comfortable environment for our guests is always our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your visit memorable.We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for throughout their stay. It's fantastic to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future stays, please don't hesitate to let us know.Kind regards,Raghu SharmaAssistant Manager

4 out of 5
Position and location.

Posted by on 28 Feb. 2024

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29 Feb. 2024 by The Olsen Team

Dear Anthony,Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review of our hotel! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to The Olsen very soon.Sincerely,

5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Feb. 2024

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23 Feb. 2024 by The Olsen

Hi Samantha, Thankyou for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Olsen. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Property Features

The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include 4 meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Event space at this aparthotel measures 40 square feet (4 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Melbourne aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 40 sq ft of conference space
  • 4 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Flinders Street Station (3.9 km / 2.5 mi)
  • Metro station: South Yarra Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series offers 222 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Sitting area
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Spoonbill Restauarant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Two Wrongs - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 70.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Events/parties allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Car not required
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Self parking fee: AUD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 50.00 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 70.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Art Series Olsen
  • Art Series Olsen Hotel South Yarra
  • Art Series Olsen South Yarra
  • Olsen Art Series
  • Art Series Olsen Apartment South Yarra
  • Art Series Olsen Apartment
  • Art Series Olsen Aparthotel South Yarra
  • Art Series Olsen Aparthotel
  • Art Series The Olsen
  • Art Series The Olsen
  • The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series Aparthotel
  • The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series South Yarra
  • The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series Aparthotel South Yarra

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.